Best Busking Amps Money Can Buy: Acus One For Street

The Acus ONEFORSTREET series is purpose-built for acoustic performers who need professional sound quality on the move.

Each model delivers rich, natural tone for vocals and acoustic instruments — with the convenience of battery or mains power, making them ideal for busking, street performance, outdoor gigs, and small venues.

• ONEFORSTREET 5 – Compact and ultra-portable. Perfect for solo buskers who value light weight and simplicity.
  
• ONEFORSTREET 8 – More powerful and fuller-sounding, with a larger 8" speaker for deeper bass and greater projection.
  
• ONEFORSTREET 10 – The flagship model. Highest power output, extra tone-shaping features, and more input flexibility for duos or professional setups.
  

Yes. All Acus ONEFORSTREET amps can run on Makita 18 V lithium batteries (3.0 Ah to 6.0 Ah) — widely available and easily swappable.

Each also ships with a mains power adapter, so you can plug in when available.

• ONEFORSTREET 5: Ideal for quiet outdoor spaces or small crowds (up to around 30 people).
  
• ONEFORSTREET 8: Suits busking in busier areas or medium-sized outdoor gatherings (up to ~70 people).
  
• ONEFORSTREET 10: Built for large, noisy environments or duos needing clean headroom and bass depth (up to 100 + people).

If you’ll be performing in places with heavy background noise (like city centres or seafronts), the 8 or 10 will give you more projection and cleaner tone at higher volumes.

ONEFORSTREET 5 → up to 5 hours
ONEFORSTREET 8 → around 3–4 hours
ONEFORSTREET 10 → around 2.5–3 hours

(actual runtime depends on volume and load)

Yes, all models let you connect a microphone and an instrument simultaneously.

The ONEFORSTREET 10 offers an extra input channel for a second instrument or vocal, making it ideal for duos or solo artists using multiple sources (e.g. guitar + loop pedal + mic).

The 5 and 8 feature a high-quality reverb effect for natural space and warmth.

The 10 adds chorus, delay, and compression, plus a 3-way tone voicing switch (Flat / Bass / Jazz) for shaping your sound.

All three One For Street models by Acus include Bluetooth and AUX inputs, allowing you to stream or connect backing tracks from a phone, tablet, or player.

Yes. Each amp includes a balanced XLR Direct Out, so you can:

• Send your sound to a PA system for larger gigs
  
• Connect directly to an audio interface or recorder for capturing live performances

ONEFORSTREET 5: 7 kg — light enough for effortless street travel.

ONEFORSTREET 8: 9.5 kg — still easily manageable, with noticeably more body and projection.

ONEFORSTREET 10: 11 kg — compact yet full-featured, best for musicians prioritising power over portability.

That depends on your needs:

• Value for portability: ONEFORSTREET 5
  
• Best balance of tone, volume, and size: ONEFORSTREET 8
  
• Professional all-rounder for serious performers: ONEFORSTREET 10
  

If you’re unsure, most players find the 8 to be the “sweet spot” — light enough to carry, powerful enough for almost any solo or duo acoustic act.

Acus amps stand out for their studio-quality acoustic tone — transparent, warm, and natural, with true bi-amplified circuitry and wood cabinets (not plastic).

They deliver a far more “live acoustic” sound than typical busking amps, making them popular among serious acoustic musicians and singer-songwriters.

Solo busker / light travel ONEFORSTREET

5Lightweight, simple, perfect for voice + guitar

Singer-guitarist performing in busy streets ONEFORSTREET 8

Greater projection and bass depth

Professional duo or serious performer ONEFORSTREET 10

More channels, effects, and tonal versatility